The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committeefor the following meeting:
Date/Time: January 6, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Topic: 5-Step System to Local Search in Google for Law Firms
Learn how top law firms are turning Google into their #1 source of high-quality leads. This tactical session reveals a proven 5-step system to rank in local search, stand out in a crowded market, and attract clients ready to hire—without relying on referrals or cold outreach.
Speaker: Nicholas Eischens, Director of Law Firm Growth @ Mark My Words Media
Meeting Format: Webcast
Committee Co-Chair(s):
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney
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An annual tradition, the Law Practice Management and Technology Committee along with the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee is pleased to present our review of 2025’s technology improvements (and flops). Learn about great tech for your practice, yourself, and others! The panel will also provide tips and tricks as people get ready for 2026.
Speakers:
Kevin Thompson, Partner, Levin Ginsburg
Jay McAllister, CEO, Paragon Tech, Inc.
Co-Chairs, CBA Law Practice Management and Technology Committee
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC
Charles Krugel, Principal. Law Offices of Charles A Krugel
Co-Chairs, CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee
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Independent Contractor Vs. Employee: 5 Legal And HR Perspectives–Part 2
As the line between independent contractors and employees continues to blur, businesses face growing legal and operational challenges. Misclassification can result in audits, penalties,
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Two new Google Business 5-star client reviews! That’s 22 5-star reviews out of 22 total reviews.
I was referred to Charles by one of my clients and immediately felt his warmth and sincerity. He took the time to understand my situation, offered clear and honest guidance, and treated me with genuine respect. Attorneys like him are rare—professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to helping others. I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking trustworthy legal support of employee related disputes!
Thanks to Five Points Holistic Health for their 5-star review on my Google Business Page. Five Points is a worker-owned health clinic in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. This is my 20th five start rating out of 20 ratings!
Thanks to The National Law Review for citing me in their October 10, 2025 article “Artificial Intelligence in HR.”
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Thanks to The National Law Review and Financial Poise for quoting me in their two recent articles: (1) 9/14/25, Workplace Investigations 101: A Guide To Protecting Your Business and People; and (2) 9/26/25, Saying Goodbye the Right Way, How To Minimize Risk When Terminating Employees.
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I’m one of the vice-chairs for the International Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association’s International Law Committee, https://lnkd.in/gVJceDUF.
We’re looking for one to two attorneys to serve as presenters to discuss Trump’s new rules on employment visas and its impact on how they’re advising and working with clients to navigate these changes from outside of the U.S. This is a one hour Zoom meeting and is scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 10 AM CST USA.
Please send responses or queries to me either via LinkedIn or email to cak1@charlesakrugel.com.
Here’s some particulars to provide us:
I’m on LERA’s Board of Directors.
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Why Every Small Business Needs an Employee Handbook
An employee handbook does more than outline rules — it sets expectations, clarifies procedures, and protects both you and your employees from misunderstandings or legal headaches. No matter
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Financial Poise is pleased to announce that Protecting Your Employee Assets – Human Resources Management & The Life Cycle Of The Employment Relationship / AI @ Work: Legal Issues Concerning Use of AI in HR, a one-hour webinar, is now available on-demand https://lnkd.in/dkZHMqXF for FREE on Financial Poise website and @National Law Review YouTube channel. Thank you to our speakers, Charles Krugel of Law Offices of Charles Krugel+ Helen Bloch of Law Offices of Helen Bloch, P.C. + Max Barack of Garfinkel Group, LLC.
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Published on The National Law Review https://natlawreview.comShow Them the Money: How To Avoid Wage & Hour Legal Pitfalls
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Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee (9/2/25)
Includes a Live Web Event on 09-02-2025 at 12:15 PM (CDT)
Topic: Is Your Law Firm’s Messaging Costing You Clients?
Speaker: Lori Karpman, CEO, Lori Karpman & Company and The Copy Lab
Description: Navigating today’s competitive legal marketplace is hard. Your clients are overwhelmed by choices, confused by legalese, and searching for someone they can trust to guide them through their toughest moments. Yet, even the most reputable law firms lose prospective clients every day simply because their messaging fails to connect. Join us as Lori Karpman teaches us how to write great copy that converts.
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I’m excited to announce that I’ve been appointed 2025 – 26 Vice Chair for the American Bar Association’s International Law Section’s International Employment Committee!
The International Employment Law Committee acts in knowing that the ever-evolving globalized workplace requires in-depth knowledge of human resource laws and practices around the world. The committee’s collection of experienced experts in local and international law practice share developments in international employment law.
This occurs on the heels of my highly regarded 6/26/25 committee presentation on Trump’s impact on international labor and employment law.
Thanks to Cynthia Stamer for nominating me to this position!
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